Ibraham Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Ih-BRAH-ham /ɪˈbrɑːhəm/
Origin: Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning: Arabic: Father of many; Hebrew: Variation of Abraham
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ibraham is a variant of the more widely recognized name Abraham, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The Hebrew name Avraham (אַבְרָהָם) is traditionally interpreted to mean "father of many" or "father of a multitude," derived from the elements 'av' meaning "father" and 'hamon' meaning "multitude" or "many." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where Abraham is a pivotal figure, recognized as the founding patriarch of the Israelites, Ishmaelites, Edomites, and Midianites.
The name was later adopted into Greek as Abraam (Ἀβραάμ) and subsequently into Latin as Abrahamus, before making its way into Old French and eventually into Middle English as Abraham, with Ibraham emerging as a variant form in certain cultures and languages. Historically, Abraham is a significant figure not only in Judaism but also in Christianity and Islam, where he is revered as a prophet.
His story is foundational in the religious texts of these faiths, with the Hebrew Bible dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. The name Abraham was further popularized through the Christian tradition, particularly with the translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate) in the late 4th century CE, and later into English with the King James Bible in the early 17th century.
These translations helped solidify the name's presence in Christian contexts, while its Islamic counterpart, Ibrahim, is also widely recognized in Muslim traditions. Culturally, the name Ibraham and its variants carry significant weight, symbolizing faith, leadership, and the covenant between God and humanity.
The enduring legacy of Abraham as a model of faith and obedience has ensured that his name, in all its forms, remains prominent in various cultures. The name's historical and religious significance has contributed to its resilience across different languages and cultures, making it a name that resonates deeply within the Abrahamic traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ibraham was first seen in the United States in 1996.
Ibraham has ranked as high as #1275 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Ibraham has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ibraham is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ibraham was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ibraham
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ibraham.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 |